The effect of vacuum devices on penile hemodynamics.
External vacuum devices are being used increasingly for the management of erectile dysfunction. There is limited information regarding the effect of vacuum devices on penile blood flow and potential for ischemic penile injury. The penile xenon washout rate was measured before and after application of 2 vacuum systems in 15 subjects. Compared to flaccid state measurements the xenon washout rate did not change significantly with the Synergist Erection System but it was significantly reduced with the Osbon ErecAid System. However, the degree and duration of decrease in penile blood flow that may result in ischemic changes are unknown.
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Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
Haden
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Mulligan
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Zasler
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D014980:Xenon Radioisotopes
D014980:Xenon Radioisotopes